Kihei Surfside

I really can’t describe how amazing my stay here was. The customer service was top notch from beginning to end, and the overall value was so much better than nearby hotels. Having a full condo with a full kitchen made such a big difference, especially because it allowed us to save money by not having to eat out for every meal. The views from my balcony were absolutely incredible, and the staff kept everything pristine every single day. Overall, this was a 10/10 experience. I will definitely be staying here again!

Location. I believe this is the best in Maui. On the ocean, steps from Keawakapu Beach, which has great snorkeling and swimming. You can walk south from the condo over 2.5 miles down the beach and then onto the Wailea boardwalk. Walking North takes you past the Turtle haul out at the small boat harbor and continues pass Kamaole Beach Parks to Kihei town. Unit 201 . Windows on two sides providing a 270 degree view including Molokini Crater, Kaho’olawe and Lana’i. Large lanai providing incredible views of turtles year-round and in winter months the Whales! This unit living/kitchen area is large and feels more like a home rather than typical cramped Maui condos. Has AC. Property. The Kihei Surfside property is lovely with its very large green area. Great places for kids, pets and just taking out a lawn chair and sitting on ocean edge. Ocean front swimming pool where you can enjoy the pool and the great ocean view at the same time. I’ve been coming to South Kihei for over 40 years and have stayed in other units in both the Surfside and Mani Kai and Surfside #201 is my absolute favorite. Working directly with the owners is a plus instead of having to deal with a third-party entity.

Based on the listing’s description of a “quiet, peaceful retreat.” That characterization was misleading given the actual conditions. The condo itself was clean and had a beautiful ocean view. However, the environment was consistently loud due to the lawn directly in front of the unit, which functions as a heavily used public gathering space. This was not clearly disclosed in the listing and is not consistent with the expectation of a quiet stay. That lawn is state land leased from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, functioning as a public gathering area. Throughout our visit, the lawn was used daily by large numbers of non-guests for soccer, cornhole, baseball, picnics, and group gatherings. Activity typically ran from around 10 AM to 9 PM. Dogs were frequently off-leash, and drones were flown over the area on multiple days, despite typical restrictions in state-managed beach areas. The first several days were especially disruptive. One-bedroom units directly below ours hosted large groups (including up to six adults and a child in a single unit, four adults and four children in another), with much of their time spent outside. This resulted in constant shouting, loud conversations, and children crying or screaming directly below our unit for extended periods. We measured sound levels using a phone app, generally ranging from approximately 55–90 dB on the lawn, with higher spikes. Even indoors with doors closed, the noise was persistent and could not be masked by the TV. We contacted management multiple times. The on-site manager took limited action and suggested we could leave if we were unhappy. Matt Pauli did not respond to voicemails, and no meaningful solution was provided during our stay. We requested relocation to other available properties, but this was not accommodated. Instead, partial compensation and a future discount were offered after the fact, which did not address the situation while we were there. This situation could have been mitigated or resolved, but no practical steps were taken. This property may suit travelers looking for a lively, active, family-oriented environment near a public beach area. However, those expecting a quiet, peaceful retreat should be aware that the setting—particularly for second floor units—can be consistently noisy, and management response may be limited if issues arise.